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COVID-19 curve strikes MLB
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Christian Vázquez activated by Boston Red Sox after one day on COVID list; Ronaldo Hernández sent back to WooSox
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COVID-19: How will MLB operate? Here's some of the new rules - Los Angeles Times
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Timeline of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the 2020 Major League Baseball season
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Houston Astros bolster bullpen, get Seattle Mariners' Kendall Graveman in four-player trade - ESPN
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Astros cancel Saturday workouts after potential exposure to COVID-19
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Cole pitches Astros to 3-2 Series lead over Nats
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Altuve and Javier Lead Astros to 8-5 Win at Rangers as Houston Closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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